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Audi A8 vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,045

Acura RL   
Difference: $22,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,187

Acura RL   
Difference: $22,102

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelA8RL
TrimA8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $74,550 $48,200
Base Invoice $69,331 $44,098
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 690  
Technology Package 1,500  
Leather door panel trim 750  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,500  
Advance Package   7,950
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 642  
Technology Package 1,396  
Leather door panel trim 699  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 1,396  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 4,440 7,950
Options (change) 4,133 7,194
Destination 825 895
Total Price $79,815 $57,045
Total Invoice $74,289 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,542
Model Year20102012
ModelA8RL
TrimA8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine350hp V8300hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19245/45-18
Total Price$79,815$57,045
Adjustments for Features-3,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$75,990$57,045
Total Invoice$74,289$52,187
Adjustments for Features-3,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$70,729$52,187

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102012
ModelA8RL
TrimA8Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot warning system$200 
Forward collision warning $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags$300 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
iPod integration$100 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Total Value of Features$8,415$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5600

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102012
ModelA8RL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.9 in110.2 in
Length199.3 in195.8 in
Width74.6 in72.7 in
Height56.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,288 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.6 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested240085%
Total Not Requested42515%

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